24:1 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 1 , Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
24:2 For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 2 , For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
24:3 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 3 , Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
24:4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 4 , And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
24:5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 5 , A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
24:6 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 6 , For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
24:7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 7 , Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
24:8 He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 8 , He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
24:9 The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 9 , The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
24:10 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 10 , If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.
24:11 If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 11 , If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;
24:12 If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 12 , If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?
24:13 My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 13 , My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:
24:14 So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 14 , So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
24:15 Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 15 , Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
24:16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 16 , For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
24:17 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 17 , Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
24:18 Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 18 , Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.
24:19 Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 19 , Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;
24:20 For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 20 , For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
24:21 My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 21 , My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
24:22 For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 22 , For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
24:23 These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 23 , These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
24:24 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 24 , He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
24:25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 25 , But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
24:26 Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 26 , Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
24:27 Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 27 , Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
24:28 Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 28 , Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.
24:29 Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 29 , Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
24:30 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 30 , I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
24:31 And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 31 , And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
24:32 Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 32 , Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.
24:33 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 33 , Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
24:34 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.
The Boof of Proverbs , Chapter 24 , Verse 34 , So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.
